Marketing Specialist II

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Marketing Job Profile Marketing Specialist II Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $61,100.00 - $91,700.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description Imagine a place where you get to do something you love, and receive great pay, benefits and work-life balance in return. At Manheim (part of the Cox Automotive family of businesses), you don’t have to imagine this scenario; it’s our reality! We’re hiring a Marketing Specialist II to support Manheim Indianapolis, IN and Clarksville IN. You’ll coordinate marketing plans and campaigns, working to ensure that marketing efforts align with both corporate and local goals.

You’ll work with people who are smart and creative (just like you!) and will experience opportunities to grow your career.

Taking a client centric approach, the Marketing Specialist II develops strategy and coordinates execution at assigned Manheim locations and partners with the Senior Manager, Marketing or Manager, Marketing and auction leadership to meet the goals of both the auctions and our clients. This role manages multiple initiatives and works in alignment with the Manheim Marketing team, field sales, and auction leadership to ensure that marketing efforts ladder up to and meet the overall goals of the business.

This role will support at least two Manheim operating locations and reports to the Senior Manager, Marketing or Manager, Marketing and has zero to one direct report. Candidate must be able to operate in a fast paced and ever evolving environment.

• Works in partnership with Senior Manager, Marketing/Manager, Marketing, Manheim Marketing team, auction leadership, and field sales to develop local marketing strategy that aligns with location goals and objectives.
• Drives development and implementation of marketing tactics, event sales, sale day experience, and drives adoption of marketing best practices and alignment of the Manheim brand.
• Functions as a member of the leadership team from both a marketing and location perspective.
• Assesses campaign performance, client feedback, and identifies marketing ROI and reports results to Senior Manager, Marketing/Manager, Marketing and other key stakeholders.
• Builds relationships with key dealer and commercial sellers as well as stakeholders across the operating locations and field sales team.
• Coordinates and manages initiatives alongside field sales including blitzes and new seller welcome campaigns.
• Oversees overall presence of assigned location ensuring physical and digital signage and other point of sale materials are properly placed and visible to clients and aligns to the Manheim brand.
• Leads a team of zero to one physical and/or remote team members and manages performance regularly for growth and learning opportunities.
• Develops and motivates talent with &E at the forefront.
• Assists in managing marketing budget, and ensures plans are delivered within allocated investment.
• Partners with design resources to coordinate creative needs within Manheim brand guidelines and manages local vendor relationships.
• Travels to sister locations as required.
• Performs other duties assigned by auctions or Manheim Marketing as needed.

Here’s a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

• A competitive salary and…